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We’ve all heard horror stories of terrible college roommates; the ones who are dirty or irresponsible or rude or have no self-awareness. It raises the question, if these people would have been exposed to more communal living experiences growing up, would they be better roommates as an adult? Living with others is a skill that… Read more »
Tag: what I learned at camp
What I Learned at Camp
Another camp season has ended, but we know our campers are already thinking about next June. This week’s guest blog comes from Camp Laurel because it expresses the enthusiasm (re: sentiments) of ALL campers–no matter which camp they call home–so well… “Summer is winding down. Wait – we just got here! That’s how fast camp… Read more »
Summer Camp: Improving Your Child’s School Performance
Sure parents send their children to summer camp to have fun. And letters home detailing exciting moments during the summer usually more than assure them that they’re getting their money’s worth. But did you know that summer camp also may improve a child’s performance in school? For one, there is routine. Yes, it’s summer camp…. Read more »
Because of Camp…
AFSC would like to thank Dagni Christian of Camp Laurel for the following blog… We could talk about the benefits of camp from now ’till the end of the summer. But this month we’ll let the American Camp Association (ACA) do it for us. Recently the ACA – an organization that educates leaders, ensures camp… Read more »
Sparking Creativity through Campfire
One of the most endearing and sacred parts of summer camp is the campfire. More than just wood lit with a match, it’s an intimate part of the camping experience that goes far beyond simply sitting around a fire. Each camp has a set of traditions uniquely connected to the campfire experience and, to campers,… Read more »
Camp Counselor=Great preparation for the future!
What do camp counselors learn at camp that helps them later in life? The specific answers to that question are varied, but one thing remains constant—camp has a big impact on individual lives long after campers grow out of their camping and counselor years. Recently ReadyMade magazine featured Kelly Stoetzel in its regular series about… Read more »
What’s happening at camp right now?
How would you describe the essential elements of a summer camp? Do the adventures of spending days with peers, learning new skills, trying new activities, bonfires and skits, great counselors—all the fun of the whole experience—first come to mind? These are definitely important elements of summer camp from a camper’s perspective, but there are a… Read more »
What We Learned from Camp
The shorter season camps have come to an end, and we asked parents and kids to share with us some of the lessons they learned from their first foray into summer camp. Martha and Jaden Martha was born and raised in Peru, and had no childhood experience summer camps. Last year, a family friend sent… Read more »